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Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan has recently undergone angioplasty at Mumbai's renowned Kokilaben Hospital. According to a report by Bhaskar.com, the actor was admitted to the hospital during the early hours of Friday.  This news surfaced after Bachchan expressed his gratitude with the words, "In gratitude ever,” through his latest post on X (formerly Twitter). T 4950 - in gratitude ever .. — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) March 15, 2024 Angioplasty is a medical procedure commonly used to widen narrowed or obstructed arteries or veins, typically to treat arterial atherosclerosis. While specific details about Bachchan's condition and the reasons behind the procedure remain undisclosed, his fans and well-wishers are eagerly awaiting further updates on his health. This is a developing story, please stay tuned. Also Read: Abhishek Banerjee on working with Amitabh Bachchan in Section 84: “He sleeps, eats, breathes acting” from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News |

Sony Pictures International Productions, India, announced today a new endeavor, an enthralling biographical film dedicated to the illustrious icon of Indian cinema, Madhubala. This eagerly awaited undertaking is poised to pay a heartfelt tribute to Madhubala's extraordinary life and her indelible influence on the realm of Indian cinema. The studio has signed Jasmeet K Reen, who impressed audiences and critics alike with her debut feature film Darlings starring Alia Bhatt. Affectionately dubbed the 'Venus of Indian Cinema,' Madhubala endeared herself to millions through her timeless elegance, exceptional artistry, and captivating screen charisma. The studio is developing the cinematic journey and will illuminate her unparalleled talent, a profound influence on the cinematic landscape, and the challenges she confronted as a woman navigating the complexities of the entertainment industry during her era. The team is dedicated to capturing Madhubala's essence authentically

Kartik Aaryan is no stranger to making a statement. The actor recently took to social media to share a glimpse of his latest purchase – a stunning Range Rover SV. In a picture-perfect moment captured alongside his beloved furry companion, Katori, Kartik showcased his brand new wheels, reportedly valued at a staggering Rs. 6 crore. Captioning the post with characteristic wit, Kartik humorously remarked, "Humaari Range thodi si badh gayi (Our range just got bigger)," subtly hinting at the upgrade in his collection. Kabir Khan, the filmmaker collaborating with Kartik on the upcoming project Chandu Champion, couldn't resist commenting as he wrote, “Great choice Chandu”.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by KARTIK AARYAN (@kartikaaryan)   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bollywood Hungama???? (@realbollywoodhungama) In a gesture of appreciation for his performance in the 2022 hit movie Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Kartik Aaryan found himself the recipie

Aamir Khan stirred up a whirlwind of excitement among fans as he dropped a hint about the much-anticipated sequel to the beloved comedy classic, Andaz Apna Apna. In a recent conversation, Khan provided a hint into the potential revival of the cult favourite, revealing that filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi is actively immersed in crafting the sequel. During an engaging live interaction session, the superstar coyly hinted at the possibility of the iconic duo's return, stating, “Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi is working on the script of Andaz Apna Apna 2.” Interestingly, Aamir Khan is producing Lahore 1947 which is being helmed by Rajkumar Santoshi, starring Sunny Deol in the lead. Meanwhile, Aamir Khan will next star in Sitaare Zameen Par, the Hindi remake of the Spanish film Campeones. ALSO READ: Aamir Khan celebrates 59th birthday with Laapataa Ladies team; says “Agar mujhe gift dena hai, toh iss film ki ek ticket le lijiye” from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinem

Get ready for an exhilarating musical revelation as Badshah, the trailblazer of the Indian pop industry, gears up to unveil his highly anticipated third studio album, 'Ek Tha Raja' (Translated as - Once There Was a King), all set for release on March 18. Badshah drops an unprecedented visual feast through an announcement video, disclosing a never-seen-before line-up of collaborations across 16 songs. Taking the excitement among fans a notch higher, the Badshah of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan himself lends his king-like voice to making this ground-breaking announcement! Who better can narrate the story of Badshah than another Badshah? This momentous release not only commemorates Badshah's iconic 12+ years in the music industry but also highlights his commitment to pushing artistic boundaries. Celebrating this milestone decade, Badshah presents his fans with what they know him best for – exceptional music. Following the triumph of his previous albums, Badshah embarks on a revo

Aamir Khan celebrates his birthday today, March 14. As he turned 59, the superstar continued the tradition of cutting the cake with the media. But this year, he was not alone. He was joined by the team of Laapataa Ladies – director Kiran Rao and actors Sparsh Shrivastava, Nitanshi Goel and Pratibha Ranta. Aamir Khan was emotional as he addressed the media, “Thank you for coming every year to celebrate my birthday. This year, I am going to celebrate with Kiran ji and the team of Laapataa Ladies. Unhone itni khoobsurat film banayi hai for Aamir Khan Productions. Our production house is functioning since 23 years, starting with Lagaan (2001). Laapataa Ladies is a film that we are most proud of. It’s such a fundamental film on human nature, emotions, family. Film mein har positive cheez batayi hai. Thank you, Kiran ji, for making such a wonderful film.” Aamir continued, “Today is my birthday and Laapataa Ladies is still running in cinemas. I hope you guys go and watch the film. Agar mujh

Mrunal Thakur is set to participate in an upcoming panel discussion titled Human Cost of Conflict Related Sexual Violence, scheduled to take place on March 14, 2024 at the UN Headquarters, New York. Mrunal, known for her impactful roles in films such as Love Sonia, which sheds light on the grim reality of human trafficking, will be attending the panel virtually. Mrunal Thakur is currently busy with promotional commitment for her upcoming film The Family Star across the country. Despite a busy schedule, Mrunal is keen on addressing these pressing global issues, particularly those related to the intersection of sexual violence and conflict. Expressing her anticipation for the event, Mrunal Thakur said, "Being a part of this panel discussion is a profound honor for me. Love Sonia was not just a film; it was a journey into the darkest corners of humanity, shedding light on the unimaginable suffering endured by victims of human trafficking. Through my role, I had the opportunity to de

Film producer Boney Kapoor recently held discussions with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow, marking a significant step forward in the establishment of a new film city in Noida. The proposed venture, a collaboration between Boney’s Bayview Projects and real estate firm Bhutani Group, aims to capitalise on the burgeoning opportunities in the entertainment industry. During the meeting, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presented Boney Kapoor with the 'Letter of Award', granting him the necessary approvals to proceed with the development of the film city near the upcoming Noida International Airport. Kapoor expressed gratitude for the opportunity and reiterated his commitment to fulfilling the Chief Minister's vision for the project. In a statement before the meeting, Boney Kapoor expressed his pride in securing the tender to develop the international film studio in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. He pledged to uphold the highest standards and ensure the success of

Director Pa. Ranjith, known for his films like Kaala and Sarpatta Parambarai, has set his sights on Bollywood. In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Ranjith confirmed his upcoming directorial venture in Hindi cinema. While details regarding the project remain under wraps, Ranjith did clarify rumours surrounding the film's lead actor. "I am doing a film in Hindi, but the casting process for the protagonist is still underway. An official announcement will be made at the opportune moment," he stated. This news comes after much anticipation following the nationwide success of Kaala. The film sparked important conversations and established Ranjith's strong voice in Indian cinema. Previously, a biopic on tribal independence activist Birsa Munda was slated to be Ranjith's next project. However, the film's development seems to be on hold as he focuses on other endeavours. Meanwhile, Ranjith's production house, Neelam Studios, is all set to support directo

Trust Sajid Nadiadwala to surprise the audience when it is least expected. Over the last few weeks, there has been ample of chatter around Salman Khan's next film with Sajid Nadiadwala with AR Murugadoss at the helm of affairs. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learnt that Sajid Nadiadwala has decided to clear the air on this most anticipated film of 2025. "Sajid Nadiadwala will be announcing his next project with Salman Khan and AR Murugadoss in a short while from now. The entire team at Nadiadwala's place is excited as the film in question is not just the biggest for the banner but also among the biggest for the Indian Film Industry," a source told Bollywood Hungama. And now, Salman Khan has officially announced the project. He wrote on social media, "Glad to join forces with the exceptionally talented, @ARMurugadoss and my friend, #SajidNadiadwala for a very exciting film !! This collaboration is special, and I look forward to this journey with your love and

It’s that time of the year again! On May 2, 2024, Bollywood's most prestigious style extravaganza, the ‘Bollywood Hungama Style Icons’ Awards returns with even more grandeur and sophistication, building upon the tremendous success of our inaugural event in 2023. This year's ceremony promises to be an all-day affair, unlike anything seen before! Kicking off with insightful panel discussions in the first half, industry experts and fashion aficionados shall delve into latest trends that shapes Indians’ style across the globe, thanks to inspirations from the showbiz world, especially Bollywood. After back-to-back engaging discussions, Bollywood Hungama and its partners shall put up a dazzling award show at a glittering awards night. Honouring the trailblazers, trendsetters, and style mavens who have redefined fashion in Bollywood, the awards night will be a spectacle to behold. Watch this space for updates on celebrity attendees, red carpet moments, and the winners of the most

Twinkle Khanna, who is known for her witty statements, recently was seen talking about the Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant pre-wedding functions in her recent column. In the Times of India column, the actress turned author was seen trolling her husband Akshay Kumar over his dance, which he had performed at Mela Rouge which was a sangeet night and also saw several other Bollywood celebrities perform. Along with that, the writer also was seen taking a dig at the international singer Rihanna. In her column, Twinkle Khanna also referred to the performance which brought together the three Khans, namely Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, and Shah Rukh Khan, and wrote, "In between forcing my little one to swallow her flu medicine, training the dog to pee anywhere but my bed, and checking a deck my company is sending out to advertisers, I continue attending the Ambani festivities in what seems like a paradigm time warp through Instagram. I spot the three Khans performing together and the man of

The makers of this summer's hottest romance, Do Aur Do Pyaar unveiled a new poster announcing its release date on April 19, 2024, stirring excitement among eager audiences. Back in January 2024, the makers released the first-look poster and announced that the film would arrive in cinemas on March 29, 2024. However, it has now been officially postponed till April. Starring Vidya Balan, Pratik Gandhi, Illeana D'Cruz and Sendhil Ramamurthy, this sparkling, contemporary romance is a dazzling ride of love, laughter, and modern relationships. Love may be unpredictable, but it's utterly intoxicating!✨#DoAurDoPyaar arriving in cinemas on 19th April.@applausesocial @EllipsisEntt @nairsameer @deepaksegal #ShirshaGuhaThakurta @tanuj_garg @atulkasbekar @swatiiyer @pratikg80 #IleanaDCruz @Sendhil_Rama @prasoon_garg pic.twitter.com/XD0H7dtuIe — vidya balan (@vidya_balan) March 11, 2024 The project was announced in 2021. At the time, director Shirsha Guha Thakurta said, "When I fi

YRF has clearly cracked the new format of shooting for feature films and is the only production house that's making optimum utilization of technology. The latest example is War 2, which features Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR in lead roles. The film went on floors in November last year and the director, Ayan Mukerji has already shot for two overseas schedules without the presence of leads. "It's the most modern technology where outdoor shoots in action space are done with body doubles and the makers then swap the faces using VFX," a source told Bollywood Hungama. Hrithik started shooting for the film at YRF in Mumbai on March 7. "He is shooting for his entry sequence and it's an action-packed stint. Hrithik has allotted merely 55 to 60 days for War 2 and most of the film will be shot at studios in Mumbai. Interestingly, it will be a wrap for Hrithik on War 2 by June 2024, and it's among those films which he will conclude in record time," the source told

The Oscars' In Memoriam segment on Sunday night on March 10 (Monday morning for India), paid tribute to a talent that left an indelible mark on the world of cinema at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Among the luminaries remembered, Indian art director and producer Nitin Desai was honoured alongside icons like Tina Turner and Matthew Perry. Desai's passing, at the age of 57, was a tragic loss for the film industry, as he had contributed significantly to some of Bollywood's most memorable works. Nitin Desai had won four National Awards for Best Art Direction. He was best known for his fruitful collaboration with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, during which he crafted stunning sets that became integral to the visual storytelling of films such as Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Bajirao Mastani. Beyond his partnership with Bhansali, Desai lent his creative vision to a diverse array of filmmakers, including Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, and Ashutosh Gowariker. "The only

Recently, the social media was taken by storm with the update on Sajid Nadiadwala pulling off a mega coup by getting Salman Khan and AR Murugadoss together. It has been a month since the news and the discussions around the project refuse to die down as the fans have taken it on them to make ample of posters. Bollywood Hungama has now got another exciting and exclusive scoop on the film. According to our sources close to the development, Salman Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala are reuniting for Kick 2. "While Kick was directed by Sajid Nadiadwala, the sequel will be helmed by AR Murugadoss. Sajid Nadiadwala will be overseeing the entire project as he feels this one has the potential to be the biggest grosser of his production house," a source told Bollywood Hungama. The script is developed by AR Murugadoss and his team. "When Sajid heard the script, the first name that came to his mind was Salman Khan. When the producer took the film to Salman, he loved it and instantly agreed

Filmmaker Vikas Bahl’s supernatural thriller Shaitaan exceeded expectations and proved all calculations wrong by amassing Rs. 15.21 crores at the India box office yesterday. The film, starring Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, Jyothika and Janki Bodiwala, is all set to go past that number today (Saturday). Today’s number might just add more pleasant surprises for the makers as a lot of cinema halls and multiplexes in Mumbai have added midnight shows from today. Late shows starting at 11:55 pm are seen aplenty all across Mumbai right now. There are also multiplexes like Cinepolis Andheri, Maison Inox BKC and MovieMax Mira Road that have included shows as late as 11:59 pm. On top of that, a cursory glance at the online ticket booking website shows that these shows are filling fast. In fact, at Cinepolis Viviana Mall, Thane there are two shows starting at 11:59 pm and, interestingly, both are seeing rapid bookings. These scenes clearly show that Shaitaan, which is the official Hindi remake of the

Filmmakers Pushkar Ojha and Sagar Ambre’s Yodha is making the right noises before its grand release in theatres. Starring Sidharth Malhotra in the lead, the movie has been in the news ever since it was announced. And when the makers recently released its action-packed trailer, the anticipation for this hijack drama went several notches higher. The release of its songs ‘Zindagi Tere Naam’ and ‘Tere Sang Ishq Hua’ has further helped the cause of the film. And now, the makers of the film Dharma Productions have come up with something out-of-the-box as far as the marketing of the film is concerned. Yodha has now entered the BGMI universe in a unique way and is now open to players. Players of the popular game BGMI can now spot Sidharth Malhotra in his upcoming movie Yodha avatar on banners and more inside the game. You can now enlighten the Yodha inside them.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Dharma Productions (@dharmamovies) Announcing the same on their Instagram page,

After Tadap, Sajid Nadiadwala presents Ahan Shetty once again in Sanki along with Pooja Hegde in the lead. The filmmaker has made a very unusual pair of Ahan Shetty and Pooja Hedge for this cinematic spectacle all set to release on 14th February 2025 on Valentine’s Day. The Production house made an official announcement on X, formerly called Twitter. The Sanki’s are on their way to take over the cinemas on Valentine’s Day. #SajidNadiadwala’s #Sanki starring #AhanShetty & @hegdepooja releasing on 14th February 2025 in cinemas near you. Directed by #AdnanAShaikh & #YasirJah. Written by @rajatsaroraa." The Sanki’s are on their way to take over the cinemas on Valentine’s Day. #SajidNadiadwala’s #Sanki starring #AhanShetty & @hegdepooja releasing on 14th February 2025 in cinemas near you ❤️???? Directed by #AdnanAShaikh & #YasirJah Written by @rajatsaroraa @WardaNadiadwala pic.twitter.com/NfxDBB3b0S — Nadiadwala Grandson (@NGEMovies) March 9, 2024 Written by Rajat

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's debut in the world of web series with Heeramandi is all set to launch on a global podium. The first song from the web show, titled 'Sakal Ban', will be launched on the global stage of Miss World 2024 today on March 9.   This song will also be the first track from Bhansali's new music label, Bhansali Music. 'Sakal Ban' will be a traditional song that will feature all the leading ladies of Heeramandi, Manisha Koirala, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sonakshi Sinha, Sharmin Segal, Richa Chadha, and Sanjeeda Shaikh. Sharing details about the song, a source said, “The first song of Bhansali Music, 'Sakal Ban' which also marks the first song of Bhansali's Heeramandi will be launched on a global platform of Miss World. For the first time (we) will see a song having a world stage launch on the prestigious podium of Miss World.” Moreover, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is set to enthrall audiences once again with his eagerly awaited web series debut, Hee